Noodles 

Whether you want to cook a quick meal or make your own from scratch, here are three popular ways to prepare noodles.

Simple Veggie Stir-Fry (Fastest Method)

This recipe from RecipeTin Eats is a reliable way to get dinner on the table in 15 minutes.

Prep the Noodles: Use 500g of fresh noodles (like Hokkien or Lo Mein). If using dried, boil for 3–4 minutes until al dente, then rinse with cold water and toss with 1 tsp of oil to prevent sticking.

Stir-Fry: Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large pan on high heat. Sauté 2 minced garlic cloves and sliced whites of spring onions for 30 seconds 

Add Veggies: Toss in 5 cups of sliced cabbage and other veggies (carrots, bell peppers) and cook for 1.5 minutes until they start to soften 

Sauce and Finish: Add the noodles and a mix of 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) and 1/4 cup fish sauce (or standard soy sauce). Toss for 1–2 minutes until the sauce is absorbed and no liquid remains. Garnish with green onion tops 

Indo-Chinese "Hakka" Noodles

For a classic street-food style, use these steps from Hebbar's Kitchen:

Ingredients: 

2 packs of noodles, sliced onion, carrot, cabbage, beans, and capsicum.

The Sauce: Mix 2 tsp each of soy sauce, vinegar, and chilli sauce (or Schezwan sauce for extra heat) 

Smoky Flavor: Stir-fry the vegetables on maximum heat to get "wok hei" (smoky breath of the wok). Add the noodles and sauces last, tossing quickly with tongs to avoid breaking the long strands 

Homemade Fresh Noodles (From Scratch)

If you have a pasta machine, you can make fresh noodles using this ratio from Supa Ya Ramen:

Dough: Mix 1kg strong white bread flour, 12.5g wheat gluten, 12.5g salt, and 375ml water (mixed with 25ml lye water for ramen texture) 

Process: Knead the dough, let it rest in the fridge overnight, then roll it through a pasta machine starting at the widest setting. Fold it over itself and re-roll to build strength (lamination) until you reach a 3mm thickness, then cut into strips

Pro Tip: To prevent mushy noodles, always boil them in a large pot of water so they have room to move, and drain them as soon as they are tender but still have a "bite"